VETERANS PRESS: VA Benefits Timeline article correction

VA Benefits Timeline article correction from the April Veterans' Press:

In the previous article, we discussed the deadlines for certain benefits. When we listed SGLI to VGLI: Servicemember's Group Life Insurance may be converted to Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI), a 5-year term policy, renewable for life. We incorrectly listed the time limit as “Within 120 days of separation.”

The correct answer for SGLI to VGLI is as follows:

SGLI to VGLI conversion is “within one year and 120 days of separation” and if application is within the first 240 days after separation, there is no medical underwriting required; between 241 days and one year and 120 days, medical underwriting is required.

We hope this clarifies the timeline on this benefit.

For more information or help, see the “North Idaho Resource Directory” or contact Kootenai County Regional Veterans Service Center at 1-208-446-1090.

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Don Walker, 509-998-6484, [email protected]